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International travel final report : Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, mission to Tacoma, Washington, August 15-17, 2017

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, to Tacoma, Washington, to attend the Council of State Governments West annual meeting.

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Measuring the value of software and research and development products in Alberta

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Only 1% of Canada’s GDP can be contributed directly to research and development (R&D) and software. The true value of R&D to the economy is difficult to measure as they provide significant... More ≫

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Only 1% of Canada’s GDP can be contributed directly to research and development (R&D) and software. The true value of R&D to the economy is difficult to measure as they provide significant indirect value through support for the advancement of knowledge and innovation across industries. In Alberta, R&D and software development is primarily focused in five industries. While this allows Alberta to be a leader in a few industries, it also leaves room for Alberta to grow the development of R&D and software.

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How Alberta’s consumers are faring in the current economic slowdown : an update

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The sharp deterioration in crude oil prices of the past two years has not only had impacts on Alberta’s business sector and on government finances, but is also affecting Alberta’s consumers as... More ≫

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The sharp deterioration in crude oil prices of the past two years has not only had impacts on Alberta’s business sector and on government finances, but is also affecting Alberta’s consumers as they are less confident about their job situation and are cutting back on their household purchases as a result.

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Alberta building products and technologies industry

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This fact sheet summarizes information about building products and technologies in Alberta.

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Alberta’s plastic resins and plastic products industry

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The plastic resins and plastic products sectors are closely tied as most of the goods that the plastic products sector purchases to produce its products come from the plastic resins sector. In... More ≫

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The plastic resins and plastic products sectors are closely tied as most of the goods that the plastic products sector purchases to produce its products come from the plastic resins sector. In 2015, Alberta’s plastic resins and plastic products industry had revenues of $6.3 billion, accounting for 9.4% of total manufacturing revenues.

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Alberta’s oil and gas supply chain industry [2016]

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Weak oil prices and reduced investment by oil and gas companies is also impacting companies that supply machinery and equipment to the oil and gas sector and to construction firms that are working... More ≫

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Weak oil prices and reduced investment by oil and gas companies is also impacting companies that supply machinery and equipment to the oil and gas sector and to construction firms that are working on oil and gas investment projects. The three sectors that make up the Oil and Gas Supply Chain industry--industrial machinery, primary metals and fabricated metals--have seen their sales fall sharply because of much lower capital investment by the oil and gas sector.

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Chemicals and petroleum refining is the province’s largest manufacturing sector [2016]

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Presents information on Alberta’s chemicals and petroleum refining (CPR) sector, which accounted for 39 per cent of total manufacturing revenues in Alberta in 2015. This sector’s revenues rose... More ≫

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Presents information on Alberta’s chemicals and petroleum refining (CPR) sector, which accounted for 39 per cent of total manufacturing revenues in Alberta in 2015. This sector’s revenues rose strongly between 2005 and 2014, but are sharply lower in 2015 and 2016 as lower crude oil input prices get reflected in lower prices for refined petroleum products.

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International travel final report : Minister Bilous mission to China and Japan, November 15-27, 2016

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, to China and Japan to support the delivery of the Government of Alberta's international... More ≫

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, to China and Japan to support the delivery of the Government of Alberta's international priorities. These priorities include diversifying markets for products and services in the agriculture, energy, environment, culture, innovation and tourism sectors.

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Alberta research and innovation framework 2017

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The Alberta Research and Innovation Framework sets out shared outcomes and aspirational innovation targets for government, and provincially-supported research and innovation organizations, such as... More ≫

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The Alberta Research and Innovation Framework sets out shared outcomes and aspirational innovation targets for government, and provincially-supported research and innovation organizations, such as Alberta Innovates and post-secondary institutions.

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International travel final report : Minister Tanya Fir mission to Illinois and Minnesota, November 19-22, 2019

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, to Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota in November 2019. The Minister highlighted... More ≫

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, to Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota in November 2019. The Minister highlighted Alberta’s economic policies aimed at attracting investment, promoting free trade between Alberta and our U.S. partners, and advocating for building energy infrastructure.

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